Adina

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Adina

Gender: Feminine, Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Adina is a masculine Hebrew name meaning “Desire,” or “Slender.”

History:
Adina is found in the Bible as the name of one of David’s warriors.

Adina, a male name, was used in Donizetti’s opera (L’Elisir d’amore) as a feminine name, and that is how it is known today.

Pronunciation: ah-dee-nah.

Alternates: Adinah, Adeena.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.003 % named Adina

Popularity of Adina:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A